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What event took place on 26 January, 1788?

Answer: The "First Fleet" arrived in Australia from Great Britain

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The Commonwealth of Australia was established

The "First Fleet" arrived in Australia from Great Britain

The King visited Australia

Gold was discovered in Australia

Chapter: Australia and its people

European settlement started when the first 11 convict ships...arrived from Great Britain on 26 January 1788.

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